22 · Diagnostics

Misfire error

Make: Fiat
Model: Stilo Factory Service Manual
Year: 2001–2007
Section: Examiner › Misfire error

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Fault diagnosisMisfire error

MISFIRE ERROR

1.2 16v, 1.6 16v, 1.8 16v, 2.4 20v

The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: Misfire

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Visually check on the instrument panel that the I.E. fault warning light is not flashing while the car is driving	Continue to Step 1	I.E. fault warning light flashing	See table K48
1	CHECK ERROR	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) and transcribe the errors and environmental parameters. Check for '(General) Misfire' error only	Continue to Step 2	'Upstream lambda probe' error present	See table Z56
			'Mixture concentration' error present	See table Z50
			The 'Misifre in cylinder X error is present	See table Z54
			The '(General) Misfire', 'Catalyzer and/or 'Downstream Lambda signal' errors only are present	Continue to Step 2
			Other errors present	Identify and eliminate the cause of the anomaly. Continue to Step 12
2	CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Visually inspect the condition of the engine management control unit wiring, connections and earth. No faults should be present	Continue to Step 3	Faults in the control unit electrical circuit	Restore the correct connections See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT. If necessary, replace the components involved. Continue to Step 12
3	CHECKING FUEL PRESSURE	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fuel system pressure is correct Op. 0510C10	Continue to Step 4	Pressure not correct	Restore the correct pressure; if necessary, replace the faulty component. Continue to Step 12
4	CHECKING FUEL QUALITY	All OK	Problems met	Operation
1.6 16v 2.4 20v	Check the quality of the fuel, making sure that there is no water or other impurities	Continue to Step 5	Impurities are present	Clean the tank Op. 1040A24and introduce new fuel. Continue to Step 12
1.2 16v 1.8 16v	Check the quality of the fuel, making sure that there is no water or other impurities	Continue to Step 6	Impurities are present	Clean the tank Op. 1040A24and introduce new fuel. Continue to Step 12
5	CHECKING SIGNAL PLAUSIBILITY	All OK	Problems met	Operation
1.6 16v	Checking plausibility of the MAP/debimeter sensor signal.	Continue to Step 6	The signal is not plausible	Replace the pressure sensor Op. 1056B54 Continue to Step 12
2.4 20v	Checking plausibility of the MAP/debimeter sensor signal.	Continue to Step 6	The signal is not plausible	Replace the flowmeter Op. 1056B12 Continue to Step 12
6	CHECKING INLET AND EXHAUST SYSTEM SEAL	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the exhaust system visually and by listening. In particular, check that there are no leaks downstream of the MAP/flow meter sensor, also taking into consideration: blow-by; canister circuit; brake servo vacuum pipes; Injector O-Rings	Continue to Step 7	Leaks are present	Restore the exhaust system seal and replace the affected parts if necessary Continue to Step 12
7	ENGINE PROBLEMS CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
1.6 16v	Check that there are no problems with the engine. In particular, check: cylinder compression correct Op. 0510A10; correct engine timing Op. 0510A20; correct rpm sensor position gap between rpm sensor and phonic wheel within permitted limits; visually for absence of faults on phonic wheel, such as broken or chipped teeth	Continue to Step 9	Engine timing incorrect	Ensure engine timing is correct Op. 1032B10 Continue to Step 8
			Engine timing incorrect	Reposition the sensor correctly. Continue to Step 8
			Engine timing incorrect	Replace the flywheel Op. 1024A28 Continue to Step 8
			Engine timing incorrect	Continue to Step 9
1.2 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20v	Check that there are no problems with the engine. In particular, check: cylinder compression correct Op. 0510A10; correct engine timing Op. 0510A20; correct rpm sensor position gap between rpm sensor and phonic wheel within permitted limits; visually for absence of faults on phonic wheel, such as broken or chipped teeth	Continue to Step 9	Engine timing incorrect	Ensure engine timing is correct Op. 1032B10 Continue to Step 12
			Rpm sensor incorrectly positioned	Reposition the sensor correctly. Continue to Step 12
			Flywheel defective	Replace the flywheel Op. 1024A28 Continue to Step 12
			Compression insufficient	Continue to Step 9
8	FLYWHEEL LEARNING	All OK	Problems met	Operation
1.6 16v	Carry out the flywheel learning procedure.	Continue to Step 12
9	CHECKING CAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
1.6 16v	Carry out R/R on head to check the valve seal Check the condition of the cylinders/piston rings	Continue to Step 10	Insufficient valve seal	Overhaul the cylinder head Op. 1016E10 Continue to Step 8
1.6 16v		Continue to Step 10	Cylinders/piston rings worn	Renew the seal. Continue to Step 8
1.2 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20v	Carry out R/R on head to check the valve seal Check the condition of the cylinders/piston rings	Continue to Step 10	Insufficient valve seal	Overhaul the cylinder head Op. 1016E10 Continue to Step 12
1.2 16v 1.8 16v 2.4 20v		Continue to Step 10	Cylinders/piston rings worn	Renew the seal. Continue to Step 12
10	KINEMATIC MECHANISM CHECKS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the kinematic mechanism is not oscillating by road testing the vehicle. In particular: clutch not jerking; couplings/bearings not faulty; engine mountings and supports not faulty; suspension loading correct; wheel balancing correct	Continue to Step 11	Clutch jerking	Replace the clutch Op. 1810A20 Continue to Step 12
			Anomalies in joints, bearings, blocks or mounts	Replace the components involved. Continue to Step 12
			Front suspension not loaded	Replace the shock absorber Op. 4410A12 Continue to Step 12
			Wheels not balanced	Balance the wheels Op. 4450A70. Replace the faulty tyres if necessary Continue to Step 12
11	CHECK ERROR IN A SINGLE CYLINDER	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) Check for the presence of 'Misfire at cylinder X error	End of diagnosis	Error present in at least 1 cylinder	Continue according to See table Z54 MISFIRE ERROR IN ONE CYLINDERreferring to the cylinders concerned.
		End of diagnosis	Error not present at a specific cylinder	Continue according to See table Z54 MISFIRE ERROR IN ONE CYLINDERreferring to all the cylinders in sequence.
12	DELETING AND CHECKING ERROR	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Use a tester to cancel the errors in the control unit. Carry out a road test and ensure the error does not recur	Continue to Step 13	Clutch jerking	The fault persists Continue to Step 0
13	CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis

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